Loblaw

• Loblaw’s No Name price freeze ends as rival warns of impending cost increases

  As Canadians faced high prices at the supermarket due to inflation, Loblaw announced on Oct. 17, 2022 that it was locking in prices of its popular in-house brand until Jan. 31.

  Consumer

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• Loblaw exec denies grocery giant is profiteering from food inflation

  The company's senior vice president of retail finance, Jodat Hussain, testified at the House of Commons agriculture committee today as part of its study of food inflation.

  Economy

  Dec 5, 2022
  
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• More than 500 Calgary Loblaws workers served layoff notice amid possible lockout: Union

  The news release stated its members are "earning less than the acceptable living wage for Calgary of $22.40, but they are also now facing layoffs just ahead of the holiday season."

  Consumer

  Nov 21, 2022
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• Future food prices uncertain as suppliers up costs, Metro, Loblaw warn

  Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and Metro Inc. say they've received fresh rounds of cost increase notices from food suppliers in recent weeks.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• Flu, COVID, RSV pushing cough and cold sales to all-time high, Loblaw says

  Loblaw reported that food retail same-stores sales rose 6.9 per cent, while drug store same-store sales added 7.7 per cent.

  Money

  Nov 16, 2022
• Loblaw tops big Canadian grocers in profit reports amid inflation surge: analysis

  The report authors said the lack of more detailed financial data makes it difficult to explain why all three supermarket companies are exceeding their average performances.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
• Can a price freeze chill inflation? What to know as grocers fight for your dollar

  Grocers say they're taking steps to ease the impact of inflation on Canadians. But how much of a difference will it make on your bill, and is it worth changing stores for?

  Consumer

  Oct 22, 2022
• Loblaw raising fees for suppliers in 2023 to offset higher supply chain costs

  Grocery giant Loblaw says it experienced significant year-over-year increases in many of its supply chain costs and will pass those hikes along in higher fees to suppliers.

  Consumer

  Oct 19, 2022
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• Metro joins grocer inflation pledges, says no supplier cost hikes over holidays

  The Montreal-based grocer says this is a long-standing practice at Metro to avoid retail price changes during the busiest time of the year.

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2022
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• Loblaw freezes prices on No Name products in bid to ease inflation at the grocery store

  Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it has locked in prices of the popular No Name house brand, which includes more than 1,500 grocery items, until Jan. 31, 2023.

  Consumer

  Oct 17, 2022